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Canada bans foreigners who have traveled in southern Africa

Canada bans foreigners who have traveled in southern Africa

Canada says it's banning the entry of foreign nationals who have traveled through southern Africa in the last 14 days. That's due to discovery of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus that has stoked worldwide fears.
by The Associated Press

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New omicron variant stokes world fears, triggers travel bans

New omicron variant stokes world fears, triggers travel bans

The world is confronting a new coronavirus variant, and officials have named it “omicron." A World Health Organization panel has classified it as a highly transmissible virus of concern.
by The Associated Press

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The DOJ is targeting unruly airline passengers for prosecution

The DOJ is targeting unruly airline passengers for prosecution

As millions of Americans hit the skies for Thanksgiving Day travel, the Justice Department announced they are cracking down on criminal behavior of airline passengers.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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U.S. to release 50 million barrels of oil to ease energy costs

The move is an effort to bring down rising gas prices. Gasoline prices nationwide are averaging about $3.40 a gallon, more than double their price a year ago, according to the American Automobile Association.
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U of M studies affordability impact of proposed Minneapolis light rail extension

U of M studies affordability impact of proposed Minneapolis light rail extension

The University of Minnesota is studying the impacts on housing and affordability of a possible extension of the Blue Line light rail through north Minneapolis and into the suburbs. Sahan Journal reporter Andrew Hazzard told host Cathy Wurzer why some communities are concerned about the extension.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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U.S. emergency oil reserve is in the spotlight as gas prices climb

U.S. emergency oil reserve is in the spotlight as gas prices climb

The emergency oil reserve isn't intended to be tapped as a way to manage prices — it's supposed to manage major supply disruptions, which the market is not currently experiencing. But it is one of the few tools a president has to push oil prices down.
by Camila Domonoske

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